Interfaith Insights

Interfaith Insights speaks about interreligious contact and harmony from an experiential point of view. An anthology of people's experiences, it draws out common spiritual themes as well as honors the differences among faiths. A rich, lively, and engaging book, it opens windows to learn about our own spiritual inclinations as well as the beliefs and practices of others. Interfaith Insights' fascinating essays include His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking on the value of ethical discipline with Christian monks, while Sister Donald Corcoran and Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron-the former a Benedictine nun, the latter Buddhist nun-discuss their beliefs, practice, and personal experience. Sister Candasiri, a Buddhist nun, tells of her experience visiting an Anglican convent. Rodger Kamenetz, author of The few in the Lotus, relates what he learned about Judaism from the Dalai Lama, and Peter Aronson describes some of the similarities and differences between Judaism and Buddhism. Alex Berzin discusses his forays into Islamic-Buddhist dialogue, while Kabir Saxena discusses the benefits of his Hindu and Protestant upbringing on his current Buddhist practice.